Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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The UK Government is set to purchase 12 new fighter jets which can be equipped with nuclear bombs - with plans to join NATO's airborne nuclear mission.
Downing Street has labelled the move "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation."
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these jets can also drop conventional weapons.
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New reports indicate the global housing market has entered a significant downturn.
Existing home sales have neared recessionary levels and new home sales are expected to fall.
Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explains further.
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New reports reveal the Government did get lobbied by the Banking Association over a proposed law change to prevent costly class action lawsuits.
Minister Scott Simpson claimed this wasn't the case earlier - and claimed the banks hadn't called for it.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Nick Leggett of Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
There's renewed debate to introduce means-testing for NZ Super. Is this a discussion we need to have?
Donald Trump used the f-bomb when criticising Iran and Israel in front of reporters. How do we feel about the President using profanities?
Can...
Broadband company Chorus is celebrating an endorsement from the Infrastructure Commission for its planed extension.
Chorus seeks to extend its ultrafast broadband network to another 160,000 homes and businesses at a cost of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion.
Chorus CEO Mark Aue says now is the time to boost New Zealand's rural communities.
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Have you caught up on the drama between the academics and David Seymour? Can I just respectfully suggest that the academics need to harden up?
They are upset because David Seymour has published a 'Victim of the Day' on social media, and he seems to be doing it reasonably regularly. It's featuring academics who are upset about the Regulatory Standards Bill - and then it's mocking them for that.
Now, they're not happy. They're a...
There's hope among Kiwi football fans after Auckland City FC bounces back from some disappointing matches.
After conceding a whopping 16 goals in their first two matches, the Oceania representative managed to draw 1-1 with South America's Boca Juniors in Nashville.
Leon Grice, a businessman linked to Auckland City FC, says this feels like a step forward.
"They play all over the world, they have the ability to rise and play."
...
Discussions are circling on whether now's the time to means-test Superannuation.
2023 Census data shows 33,000 over-65s earned $100,00-to-$200,000 dollars - and more than 9,000 topped that figure.
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says if there is a strong economic argument Super isn't affordable, means-testing could be worth it.
"If you're earning more than, say, $180,000 a year and you're claiming the super, then the cost to...
Iran and Israel have had their first quiet night in almost two weeks, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold.
President Donald Trump is slamming a leaked intelligence assessment suggesting this week's US strikes have left Iran's nuclear programmes largely intact.
He's posted calling it one of the most successful military strikes in history.
New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth-Snir says it has at least removed the imminent ...
There's growing calls for New Zealand to get realistic about our infrastructure.
The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan today for future builds and upgrades to roads, hospitals and public buildings.
It highlights how we're not getting value, despite spending a lot.
Commission CEO, Geoff Cooper, says a large issue is our lack of spending on maintaining existing infrastructure.
He explained we are running...
Can New Zealand plug its infrastructure gap by adopting spatial planning systems - or funding investment through user-pricing?
They're among ideas mooted in a 30-year infrastructure investment draft, proposed by the Infrastructure Commission.
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explains further.
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Reports claim US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities did not destroy the Iranian nuclear programme - and likely only set it back.
Details of the initial damage assessment from the Pentagon's Defence Intelligence Agency were recently leaked and the White House has been quick to fire back against it.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump's conduct has been 'surprising' for a world leader.
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The Oceania Football Confederation is proud of Auckland City's campaign at the FIFA Club World Cup.
City bounced backed from two humbling losses by a combined 16 goals to draw 1-all with Argentinian giants Boca Juniors in Nashville.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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An Auckland councillor says the Government requiring larger apartments in the neighbourhood of new CRL train stations is in line with other council requests.
The Government's announced Resource Management Bill amendments to allow apartments 10 and 15 storeys high around some central city terminals.
Councillor Richard Hills says it ties into requests to remove medium-density residential housing rules.
"We've also asked if we c...
The new design for the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled - set to be built in St James's Park in central London.
Lord Norman Foster's design team has been announced as the winner in the competition for a memorial to honour Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says a separate statue for the late King Philip will also be built.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Christchurch school kids are advocating to change the name of Rolleston Ave because of William Rolleston's involvement in leading the deadly invasion of Parihaka in Taranaki. Is there a case for a name change or should we refrain from erasing hist...
According to one expert, last week's GDP figures are a sign New Zealand's economy is on the up.
Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong 0.8 percent in this year's first quarter.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further,
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Rabobank Global Strategist Michael Every says Trump isn’t as “nutty” as people may think he is, as there can be upsides to trade wars and geopolitical crises.
The Country's Jamie Mackay caught up with him ahead of the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit.
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Oil prices have been going through a volatile period over the last couple of weeks, following the recent conflict in the Middle East.
Prices spiked at the end of last week and then dropped as much as 8 percent, according to reports from earlier today.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further.
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